Pedal-train excursion leads tourists into remote central W.Va.
WEBAug 9, 2018 · A new pedal-train excursion that leads tourists along a glittering trout stream and deep into the mountains of central West Virginia has attracted more than 1,200 guests from 20 states in the last 30 days, according to spokesmen for the venue. "Most of what we're seeing so far is from word-of-mouth or from Facebook," conductor Bruce Gill said ...
Mountains and Mountain Ranges - West Virginia Explorer
WEBCertainly most of the state is mountainous, with the exception of a few broad river valleys, such as that of Ohio River, the lower Kanawha River, and South Branch of the Potomac River. West Virginia lies entirely within the Appalachian Mountains. Though many of its lesser mountains might be termed "hills," more mountain land exists per square ...
Huntington, West Virginia - West Virginia Explorer
WEBHuntington, West Virginia, boasts one of the largest downtown districts in West Virginia.(Photo: Jesse Thornton) Huntington, WV (West Virginia), one of the largest cities in West Virginia, is located on the Ohio River and is the seat of Cabell County.The town was platted in 1869 by Collis P. Huntington, president of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O) and was named in his honor.
Woodrum Wildlife Management Area - West Virginia Explorer
WEBDirections: The Woodrum Wildlife Management Area is located in southern Jackson County near Kentuck, approximately 15 miles south of Ripley, WV, and 15 miles northeast of Sissonville, WV (in Kanawha County). To reach the management area from the I-77 expressway at Kenna, WV, follow Kentuck Road (CR-9) approximately five miles to a right turn onto CR-19 at the management area sign.
John Henry Historical Park gaining national attention
WEBNov 7, 2019 · The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Big Bend Tunnel in southern West Virginia —the enterprise that legendarily took the life of folk-hero John Henry, believed by many to have been a flesh-and-blood railroad worker. Advertisement. According to most versions of the tale, …
West Virginia once among chief manufacturers of glassware
WEBMar 29, 2023 · Decorative glassware has been fired in West Virginia throughout much of the century. (Photo: Jan Canty) West Virginia was once among the world's chief exporters of glass, supporting more than 400 factories through the 20th century. Now, only a handful of manufacturers remain, though its glass museums and exhibits are …
Kanawha Valley in W.Va. had highest concentration of burial mounds
WEBJun 30, 2019 · SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha Valley in western West Virginia once had the highest concentration of burial mounds in North America, though most were destroyed. More than 400 mounds had been recorded in West Virginia, and their presence was once so extensive that explorers couldn't believe they were of Native American origin, according ...
West Virginia Travel Guide - West Virginia Explorer
WEBWest Virginia, seen here at the New River Gorge, is often rated one of the safest U.S. states in which to travel and vacation.. Our West Virginia Travel Guide includes everything you'll need to arrange a West Virginia vacation in a matter of minutes. West Virginia Explorer is, in effect, a travel guide of many thousands of pages, but here we've consolidated information to help make trip ...
WV, W.Va.: which abbreviation for West Virginia is correct?
WEBMay 11, 2014 · According to official guides to American English, "W.Va." is still the preferred punctuation. This is because it leaves little room for misunderstanding. The abbreviation WV is also the accepted abbreviation for scores of other two-word combinations that being with the letters W and V, including weight variant, Wabash Valley, West Vancouver ...
Summersville Lake State Park - West Virginia Explorer
WEB5 days ago · Boaters explore Pirate's Cove at Summersville Lake State Park. (Photo courtesy W.Va. Dept. of Commerce) A bill that will officially designate the land as a state park was sent to the West Virginia Legislature on August 6, 2023, Gov. Jim Justice has announced. Once the bill is passed and signed by the governor, new recreational opportunities at ...